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Lotus Elise

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T28 JSMMOT history

T28 JSM is a red petrol Lotus Elise first used on 15 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 14 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 68,663 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Sept 2027
Mileage
68,663 mi
At MOT on 9 Sept 2026
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,423 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T28 JSM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
15 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T28 JSM was last recorded at 68,663 miles on 9 Sept 2026, 677 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
67,986 miles · 10 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
677 miles
Average per year
1,423 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 68,663 miles
  • 2025 – 67,986 miles
  • 2024 – 67,534 miles
  • 2023 – 66,746 miles
  • 2022 – 66,548 miles
  • 2021 – 65,815 miles
  • 2020 – 65,535 miles
  • 2019 – 64,572 miles
  • 2018 – 64,311 miles
  • 2017 – 62,132 miles
  • 2016 – 59,553 miles
  • 2015 – 54,226 miles
  • 2014 – 53,562 miles
  • 2013 – 52,475 miles
  • 2012 – 51,330 miles
  • 2011 – 50,287 miles
  • 2010 – 49,135 miles
  • 2009 – 47,961 miles
  • 2008 – 46,829 miles
  • 2007 – 44,594 miles
  • 2006 – 39,993 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,663 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

24 tests since 17 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,663 miles (+677)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    68,663 miles
    Test number
    325096836220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass67,986 miles (+452)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    67,986 miles
    Test number
    224172468468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass67,534 miles (+788)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    67,534 miles
    Test number
    610814419413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass66,746 miles (+198)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    66,746 miles
    Test number
    207438971115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass66,548 miles (+733)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    66,548 miles
    Test number
    790134812917

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass65,815 miles (+280)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    65,815 miles
    Test number
    826614917169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass65,535 miles (+963)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    65,535 miles
    Test number
    852861510644

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass64,572 miles (+261)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    64,572 miles
    Test number
    759173999120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass64,311 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    64,311 miles
    Test number
    762000662610
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  10. Fail64,311 miles (+2,179)2 major1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,311 miles
    Test number
    608147283137
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass62,132 miles (+2,579)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    62,132 miles
    Test number
    477481719570
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Pass59,553 miles (+5,327)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    59,553 miles
    Test number
    222713435906

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass54,226 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    54,226 miles
    Test number
    539147965131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail54,225 miles (+663)3 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,225 miles
    Test number
    488261065129
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  15. Pass53,562 miles (+1,087)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    53,562 miles
    Test number
    436522364177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass52,475 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    52,475 miles
    Test number
    675484453110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail52,475 miles (+1,145)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,475 miles
    Test number
    679474353114
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  18. Pass51,330 miles (+1,043)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    51,330 miles
    Test number
    568362612164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass50,287 miles (+1,152)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    50,287 miles
    Test number
    226605401112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass49,135 miles (+1,174)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    49,135 miles
    Test number
    151429690461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass47,961 miles (+1,132)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    47,961 miles
    Test number
    684665209192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass46,829 miles (+2,235)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    46,829 miles
    Test number
    834766688187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass44,594 miles (+4,601)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    44,594 miles
    Test number
    793442167184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass39,993 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    39,993 miles
    Test number
    361888396196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T28 JSM

Does T28 JSM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T28 JSM is valid until 14 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T28 JSM?
The MOT on T28 JSM is valid until 14 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T28 JSM done?
T28 JSM was recorded at 68,663 miles at its MOT on 9 Sept 2026, an average of 1,423 miles a year.
Has T28 JSM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T28 JSM has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jun 2018.
Has the mileage on T28 JSM ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on T28 JSM find?
T28 JSM passed its latest MOT on 9 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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